About EH Energy EngineeringEH Energy is developing cutting-edge fuel cell technology for heavy-duty mobility and large-scale stationary power applications. Our uniquely redesigned product delivers a significantly more compact fuel cell system with high power density and lower production costs. In response to the challenges of climate change and the global shift toward decentralized energy, EH Energy provides high-performance, cost-effective fuel cell solutions to our clients and partners.To support our rapid growth and bring our systems to global markets, we are seeking a Certification Engineer. In this critical role, you will take full ownership of our product compliance roadmap, bridging the gap between innovative engineering and strict global regulations. You will lead hazard and risk assessments, define certification strategies across international markets (EU, North America, marine), and interface directly with notified bodies and classification societies to ensure our fuel cell systems are safe, fully compliant, and market-ready.This role requires a full-time, on-site presence at our office in Nyon, Switzerland. We are unable to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, so candidates should be based locally or prepared to relocate.Key responsibilitiesCertification strategy and project managementIdentify applicable directives, regulations, harmonised standards and class rules early in the development cycle and translate them into design requirements (EU, North America, marine)Select and manage notified bodies, NRTLs, classification societies and test laboratories, own budgets, schedules and contracts for certification workPlan and witness type tests, factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT)Safety engineering and risk analysisLead risk assessments to ISO 12100 and hazard studies (HAZID, HAZOP to IEC 61882)Lead design and process FMEA (IEC 60812) for stacks, balance of plant, containers and fuel processingRun explosion-protection assessments: hazardous area classification (IEC -1), ventilation and gas detection concepts, and equipment selectionSpecify and verify safety functions to ISO 13849 (PL) and IEC 61508, including safety requirement specifications and validation reportsCompliance and technical documentationCompile and maintain technical construction files, CE Declarations of Conformity, type-approval dossiers and certification reportsWrite and review user, installation, operation and maintenance manuals, safety instructions and labellingMaintain the standards register and assess the impact of new or revised standardsManage certification change control: assess design changes for impact on existing certificatesCollaboration and continuous improvementAct as the internal authority on certification scope: ensure in-service conformity of series production with certified designs, and support procurement and supply chain on material and packaging compliance (e.g. RoHS, packaging regulations).Support design reviews and supplier qualification, including component certificates (ATEX, PED, electrical)Standards and regulatory scopeThe role covers, but is not limited to, the frameworks below. Working knowledge of most is expected; deep expertise in several is requiredIEC 62282 series, CSA/ANSI FC 1:2021, ISO 16110-1 and Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230Required qualificationsMaster’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, process or safety engineering, or equivalent5+ years in product certification, compliance or safety engineering for complex electromechanical or process equipment (energy, gas, process, machinery or marine)Direct experience with hydrogen or fuel cell systems and the IEC 62282 series, CSA/ANSI FC 1 or ISO 16110Proven track record of taking products through CE marking and third-party certification with notified bodies or NRTLsHands-on experience leading FMEA, HAZOP and risk assessments, and documenting them to auditor standardSolid knowledge of ATEX / IECEx, hazardous area classification and explosion-protection conceptsExperience specifying and validating safety functions to ISO 13849 and/or IEC 61508Excellent technical writing: clear, structured, audit-ready technical files and manualsFluent English, written and spokenPreferred qualifications and personal profileNice to haveMarine type approval with a classification society (DNV, LR, BV, ABS) or IGF Code projectsExperience with fuel processing, reformers or fire equipment, and with pressure equipment under PEDCertified functional safety qualification or ATEX/IECEx competence certificationFamiliarity with North American codes (NEC, NFPA) and UL/CSA certificationPersonal profileRigorous and structured, with a strong safety mindset and an eye for detailPragmatic: finds compliant solutions that keep development movingConfident communicator with engineers, auditors, authorities and customersSelf-driven in a fast-growing, scale-up environment; comfortable owning topics end to endStart date: Immediately
Certification Engineer Arbeitgeber: EH Energy
EH Group Engineering bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für Fachkräfte im Bereich Produktsicherheit und Zertifizierung von Brennstoffzellensystemen. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf innovative Technologien zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels und der Förderung dezentraler Energiesysteme, profitieren Mitarbeiter von einer dynamischen Unternehmenskultur, die Teamarbeit und persönliche Entwicklung fördert. Die Position in Nyon, Schweiz, ermöglicht es Ihnen, an der Spitze der Brennstoffzellentechnologie zu arbeiten und aktiv zur Schaffung einer nachhaltigeren Zukunft beizutragen.
